The Latest Breaking News from Westminster

Humza Yousaf unveils his vision for independent Scotland with five-point plan

HUMZA Yousaf has set out his vision of what he would like to see in a “progressive” independent Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 9, 2023

Free school meals offered to all pupils aged 3 to 14 in London borough

Westminster City Council will extend its provision of free school meals to thousands of children in nursery and secondary schools in an unprecedented move to help familes

Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2023

Stephen Flynn asks Rishi Sunak if he is inspired by Enoch Powell or Nigel Farage

The SNP Westminster leader took aim at the Government's small boats plans by referencing the post-war Tory MP and the former Brexit Party leader at PMQs.

Daily Record · Mar 8, 2023

Candidates clash in fiery first SNP TV debate dominated by independence

The candidates appeared in the first televised leadership debate on Tuesday in their bid to replace Nicola Sturgeon.

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023

Humza Yousaf and Kate Forbes clash in stormy SNP leadership TV debate as party unity cracks

Kate Forbes launched an extraordinary attack on her own Cabinet colleague as the race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon intensified.

Daily Record · Mar 7, 2023

Starmer stresses commitment to free Belarus in meeting with opposition leader

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met UK parliamentarians in Westminster.

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023

SNP leadership hopefuls challenged to support Alba's indyref2 bids

SNP leadership hopefuls have been urged to support Alba’s attempts to secure a second referendum in Westminster, if they are successful.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2023

Westminster Council reveals plans for empty homes hotline

Move is to combat surge in long-term empty residential properties in central London borough

Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2023

Angus Robertson backs Humza Yousaf in the race to be next SNP leader

The Scottish Constitution Secretary cited Mr Yousaf’s willingness to ‘take on the Tories’ as a reason for his endorsement.

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023

London’s rental crisis sees number of homeless families living in hotels reach new record high

The number of households lodging in hotels has risen 1,740 per cent over the past two years, confirmed Westminster Council

Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2023